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Up to thirty-five individual whiskies are used in the creation of
Johnnie Walker Swing, each carefully selected by the master
blender, whose task it is to consistently reproduce the original
character of the blend devised by Sir Alexander Walker. The blend
contains a high proportion of malts from Speyside, where the
single malts are noted for their elegance and complexity.
Complementing them are malts from the northern Highlands and
Islay, adding richness, spice and weight. Some have been matured
in sherry casks over several years to gain richness, whilst
others are lighter and aromatic. The results: a luxurious flavor
that’s light in the foreground, with sweet mouth-watering depth
developing on the palate.

The flavor of Johnnie Walker Swing is interesting and sweet, or
at least sweet for a Scotch. There is a bit of bourbon to the
flavor, not unlike a smokier, peatier Maker’s Mark. It is more
subtle and relaxed than Johnnie Walker Blue, though with a lot
stronger finish. Whereas Blue seems to evaporate off the tongue,
Swing pleasantly lingers with some smokiness and spice. The
Scotch can pleasingly be sipped neat, but for the real body to
open up it seems best served on ice. Like many other whiskies,
the flavor is really at its most pleasing when it is in the
30-35% alcohol range. 3 or 4 ice cubes and 10 minutes really open
up the flavor.

The Seafaring Scotch

Johnnie Walker Swing was originally created by Sir Alexander
Walker, Master Blender par excellence and grandson of John
Walker, during the golden age of travel in 1932. On transatlantic
voyages, barmen desperately stowed loose bottles onto racks to
prevent breakages caused by the unrelenting pitch and roll of
stormy weather on the high seas.

But one bottle rode the ocean waves like the most experienced of
sailors, swinging elegantly back and forth and — in keeping with
the Johnnie Walker philosophy — never losing its balance. Its
unique glass decanter allows it to swing to and fro on a convex
base. And cradled within this bottle lay a blend of Scotch whisky
with a light yet luxurious depth of flavor.

Today, a global audience of sophisticated international travelers
continues to recognize Swing as one of the most luxurious blends
of Scotch whisky available, duty-free, proving that true quality
is indeed timeless.

A Blend of Luxury

Up to thirty-five individual whiskies are used in the creation of
Swing, each carefully selected by the Master Blender, whose task
it is to consistently reproduce the original character of the
blend devised by Sir Alexander Walker.

The blend contains a high proportion of malts from Speyside,
where the single malts are noted for their elegance and
complexity. Complementing them are malts from the northern
Highlands and Islay, adding richness, spice and weight. Some have
been matured in sherry casks over several years to gain richness,
while others are lighter and aromatic. The result: a luxurious
flavor that’s light in the foreground, with sweet mouth-watering
depth developing on the palate.

Equilibrium in a Glass

Swing strikes the perfect balance between luxuriousness and
sophistication. At first glance, its rich, golden tones
effortlessly tease out the indulgent nature within each of us. At
first taste, the deeper Swing experience will move you.

Ideally, Swing is served on the rocks, neat or diluted with
water. Its nose is complex and sophisticated with almost perfumed
sweetness. Unquestionably soft and accessible, you are sure to
notice the fanciful vanilla and sherry-cask wood notes wafting
through. Its palate is smooth and sweet. But its light freshness
cloaks a deeper fruitiness, with some smoke and restrained
flavors lingering beyond. Finally, a lengthy and rich finish,
reverberating with sweetness, completes the movement.